Earth and Space
Dennis cannot scratch a mineral sample with his fingernail, but he observes that he can scratch the mineral sample with a piece of metal. What physical property of the mineral sample is Dennis investigating?
Hardness
What is the smallest planet in the solarsystem?
Mercury
HOW MANY DAYS DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE A MOON CYCLE?
29 DAYS
THE PROCESS BY WHICH EARTH MATERIAL IS BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALLER PICES IS CALLED?
PHYSICAL WEATHERING
WHAT IS MOVEMENT OF AIR?
WIND
There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?
Water
What season is most likely to be in the northern hemisphere ?
Winter
WHY CAN WE SEE THE MOON?
BECAUSE THE SUN'S LIGHT SHINES ON IT
WHAT MIGHT BE CARIED BY THE WIND, WHICH CAUSES THE WEATHERING OF ROCKS ?
SAND PARTICLES
WHICH WOULD WEIGH MORE AND CAUSE MORE AIR PRESSURE, WARM AIR OR COOL AIR?
COLD AIR
Earth has a great variety of surface features that are caused by weathering and erosion. Which of the following describes a change due only to weathering?
Tree roots breaking rocks into smaller pieces of rock
What is the solar system mostly made of?
Billions of stars,dust and gas
WHAT IS CALLED WHEN THE MOON IS COMPLETELY VISIBLE AT NIGHT?
FULL MOON
WHAT ARE THE THREE THINGS THAT MAY CAUSE THE WEATHERING OF ROCKS?
WATER,DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES,LIVING ORGANISMS
WHAT DOES RAIN GAUGE MEASURE?
THE AMOUNT OF PRECIPITATION
What is the difference between rocks and minerals?
Rocks are made of different minerals.Minerals are ingredients for rocks.
Which planet is the closest to the sun?
Mercury
WHY DO WE SEE DIFFERENT PHRASES OF THE MOON?
BECAUSE THE SUN'S LIGHT SHINES ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE MOON ON DIFFERNT TIMES.
TRUE OR FALSE
SEDIMENTARY ROCK IS FORMED BY DEPOSITION
TRUE
WHAT DOES A RISING BAROMETER USUALLY MEAN?
CLEAR,COOLER WEATHER AHEAD
Which two layers of the earth are made of rock?
Crust=solid rock
Mantle=molten rock/magma
What is the difference and simillarities between outer planets and inner planets?
Difference=Inner planets are small and rocky,and have few or no moon,while outer planets are larger,gaseous and possess numerous mooms and rings.
Similiarites=They are all part of our solat system and follow elliptical orbits around the sun
WHAT IS IT CALLED WHEN THE MOON IS HALF VISIBLE AND NIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE?
LAST QUARTER/THIRD QUARTER
WHAT IS A EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL WEATHERING?
WATER FREEZING AND THAWING IN CRACKS OF A ROCK
WHAT IS CUMULONIBUS CLOUDS?
LARGE CLOUDS KNOWN AS THUNDERSTORMS,THAT CAN PRODUCE HEAVY PRECIPITATION,LIGHTING AND EVEN TORNADOS